Urso (Ursodiol) – indications, precautions, functioning, contraindications

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Urso (Ursodiol) is a generic drug with active ingredient ursodeoxycholic acid, which has the properties to dissolve the cholesterol gallstones and enhance the flow of the bile from the liver through the bile ducts into the small intestine. Urso decreases the speed at which cholesterol is absorbed in the intestine. These functional peculiarities make Ursodiol acceptable when treating primary biliary cirrhosis and gallstone disease on the early stages, that is when the stones are cholesterol by origin.  It is helpful as preventive therapy against gallstone formation for people, rapidly losing weight and for those after the surgery. Urso is a prescription drug. Buy Urso on our website after you got your doctor’s recommendation to use it.

Advice before using

Strictly follow the prescription of your doctor. The dose is determined by your pharmacist only. It may depend on your medical state and the effectiveness of the drug in your particular case. You may take the drug at the same time each day to avoid missing the intake or using double dose. The course of treatment may last up to several months. Order Ursodiol at our online drug store and refill it timely. Do not prolong or shorten the prescribed period of treatment. Do not decrease or increase the prescribed dose. The best effect can be achieved only following the doctor’s advice. The pill is taken with plenty of water after or during the meals without chewing.

Possible side effects

The drug may cause different side effects, depending on the particular human’s organism. Among the most frequently observed are the following side effects: fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, runny or stuffy nose, cold symptoms, dizziness, tired feeling, headache, back pain. This is not the full list of possible side effects. If you have one of these symptoms or feel major discomfort from using the drug, consult with your doctor if you should continue taking Urso. Side effects are likely to disappear after you organism gets used to the drug. If they remain, get your doctor’s advice whether to stop using the medicine.

Allergy

The allergic reaction to Urso is rare, but if you feel the signs of allergy, immediately search for medical help. The symptoms of allergic reaction are as follows: itching or swelling (especially of the face, tongue or throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. The allergy may have hazardous complications. Immediately call the emergency if you observe allergic signs!

Necessary precautions

Always tell your doctor what drugs you are allergic to. Urso may not be used in some medical conditions and with some other drugs. Please tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently using (these include vitamins, herbal and food additives, any other medical means). Take special care if you suffer from: gallbladder or bile duct problems (e.g. cholangitis, biliary obstruction, acute cholecystitis, biliary-gastrointestinal fistula, gallstone pancreatitis). In this case the possible benefits and risks to your health should be thoroughly estimated. Pay special attention to inform you doctor if you have some of the next liver diseases: ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding. Some people may experience dizziness during using the drug. Avoid driving or other unsafe activities, like operating the machines, until you understand you don’t have such side effect. Alcohol consumption is not recommended during the treatment course.
Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy or breast feeding mothers are not recommended to take the drug, as the effect of the drug on the fetus or nursing baby through breast milk has not been studied.

Urso (Ursodiol) application in children has not been studied.

Interaction with other medicines

Urso (Ursodiol) may not be used together with some other drugs. Aluminum-containing antacids can impair the absorbance of ursodeoxycholic acid. Thus, when you need to take any antacid together with Urso, consult your pharmacist. Birth control tablets, cholesterol medications and estrogen can lead to undesirable effects when used with Ursodiol. We do not list all the possible interactions here. Always tell your doctor the whole list of the drugs you are currently taking.

Overdose signs

The overdose by Urso (Ursodiol) is not likely to happen. Overdose most often is represented by diarrhea. Should you suspect you overdosed, call emergency immediately and have medical help.

Other notes

Treating gallstone disease with Urso (Ursodiol) may require a period of up to several months. To achieve the best result from the course of treatment, you should undergo the full course. Order Ursodiol at our website and refill your medication timely. Many patients state that after the full course of Urso, the gallstones recurred during the next five years. Some gallstones may remain not dissolved after the course of treatment.

The course of treatment presupposes regular examinations, like ultrasound examination and liver function tests. Visit your pharmacist as scheduled.

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Storage conditions

Keep in a safe place, protected from children, heat, direct sunlight, moisture at room temperature. Detailed information is provided on the package labeling.